HP Interface Manager and Command View for Tape Libraries 3.7 User Guide

4. Set the Port Connection Type to one of the following:
• Fabric (SAN) Attach—Use this connection type when connecting all FC host ports to an
FC switch (default setting).
• Direct Attach—Use this connection type when connecting all FC host ports directly to a
Host Bus Adapter (HBA) on a backup server.
NOTE: It is a good idea to disconnect the FC port if they are set to fabric and connected
to a HBA directly until the configuration can be made.
5. Set the Port Speed.
6. Click OK to save the changes.
7. Confirm that you want to reboot in the Reboot Warning dialog box.
8. Save a new configuration.
Managing the interface controllers
The Interface Manager card retains the World Wide Names (WWN) of installed interface
controllers. The Interface Manager card makes sure that your interface controllers maintain the
same WWN, along with the host mapping configuration and partitioning configuration, in the
event that they require replacement. This enables your backup configuration to continue unchanged,
despite the replacement. Replacing an interface controller is done with the Hardware Replacement
wizard.
Replacing an interface controller
After replacing an interface controller in a library with the Hardware Replacement wizard, all of
the following should happen:
1. If version 5.7.xx or 5.6.xx of the firmware is detected in the replacement interface controller,
the Interface Manager card will immediately update the firmware in the interface controller.
2. The Interface Manager card sets the WWN of the replacement interface controller to match
the WWN of the controller that was replaced.
3. The Interface Manager card transfers the retained host mapping and partitioning configuration
data to the replacement interface controller.
TIP: With the Hardware Replacement wizard, you can replace more than one interface controller
at the same time.
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